The Spurs defender joined the club back in 2012 and was awarded in the 2013 PFA Team of the Year for a string of strong performances, before various loses suffered in the recent year began to take their toll in the dressing room.

However, with the known lack of venom in the Spurs front line, Pochettino may want to consider the swap deal involving the Macedonian striker, who scored seven goals in 29 appearances for the Italian side.